Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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